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Tuesday 23 October, 7.30pm THE FREEWHEELERS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
YOUR CALL IS
Monday 3 – Saturday 8 September, 7.30pm TEATRO VIVO AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
‘A really great way to experience Deptford.’ Audience member, June 2012
As part of Albany Outdoors, and due to popular demand, Teatro Vivo returns with a promenade performance of The Odyssey - an epic journey into the unknown. Tickets £12, £10 concs
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Commissioned by the Albany.
TUMBLE CIRC
£10, £8 concs Like this? You might also like Kate Tempest’s Brand New Ancients
BUS 21, 36, 47, 53, 136, 177, 188, 199, 225, 453 TRAIN Nearest stations New Cross & Deptford CAR Free on street parking nearby. Visit our website for more directions and access information
A LONG WEEKEND OF THRILLING, GRACEFUL, GRAVITY-DEFYING PERFORMANCE. THIS IS CIRCUS, BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT.
Discover the unique places and spaces of the Albany as circus artists take over our building to present brand new work. Delight in a smorgasbord of cabaret and circus with the return of Circus Bites. Indulge in dysfunctional devilment with Tumble Circus (more below). Enjoy an afternoon of tumbling, flying, swinging and spinning with your family. There’s something for everyone.
In rhythmic, sizzling poetry, Inua Ellams conjures the violence of a city not unlike London and imagines a more beautiful world beyond it. With a live soundtrack by Zashiki Warashi. Performed on the rooftop of Deptford Lounge and followed by post show music.
The Albany Douglas Way Book Online: thealbany.org.uk Deptford, London SE8 4AG Box Office: 020 8692 4446
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Families & Young People
sept - dec ‘12
Sundays, September - October
FAMILY THEATRE Our regular Family Sundays have fun
for all the family with the best in theatre for the under 7’s. Drop in to pick up a Family Sundays brochure or visit our website for details. Also, don’t miss our October half term special Rapunzel.
Christmas Special 8 - 28 December, times vary HICCUP THEATRE AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
RUMPELSTILTSKIN A NEW VERSION BY MIKE KENNY
Friday 30 November, 7-11pm
A sneaky, cheeky Christmas treat for children aged 3+ and their grown ups.
HEART N SOUL PRESENTS
SQUIDZ CLUB
For young people aged 10 - 25. Dance to the beats of the Heart n Soul DJs, experience fantastic live performances, explore the Games Zone, dress up in the Unique Boutique or be a star onstage at the Open Mic. £5 for young people. ‘Pay-what-you-can’ for parents and carers.
Our café and bar are great places to eat, drink, catch up with friends before a show or indulge in your favourite pastime (knitting, scrabble, book clubbers all welcome). Join us at our new regular parent and baby mornings or on Fridays with friends for our enticing happy hour offers. For opening times visit our website.
ALBANY RESIDENTS
Welcome to our new residents the Independent Theatre Council, Spread the Word and Stonecrabs Theatre Company. The Albany is home to 22 resident organisations - learn more about them on our website.
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HIRE US UNCOVER
If you’re looking for a performance or rehearsal space, a meeting room or somewhere to hold a party, you might find it here at the Albany –all just 6 minutes from London Bridge. For more information visit our website or contact us hires@thealbany.org.uk
CANADA WATER CULTURE SPACE
Have you visited us at Canada Water Culture Space? Working in partnership with Southwark Council we manage the 150-seat theatre space at Canada Water Library as well as a host of meeting and learning rooms. canadawaterculturespace.org.uk
Live music, dancing, performance and birthday cake in a celebratory Tea Dance for the Albany’s pearl anniversary hosted by Ida Barr.
Pricing Policy
£5
The Albany’s new policy is to set ticket prices based on demand. We set a price when the event goes on sale and then sometimes put the price up or down depending on how the show is selling. The price might increase as we get closer to the event, so we recommend booking early. For more information about our pricing policy, visit our website.
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the Albany
Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 Full listings www.thealbany.org.uk
Saturday 22 September, 9pm doors
RKE
£12 - £16
Friday 28 & Saturday 29 September, 7.30pm BAC AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
An epic spoken tale of everyday Gods. Accompanied by a live quartet, Brand New Ancients finds the heroes of today in the most unlikely of places.
end behin classic poems as d such Beasley Street and Evid Chickentown sh ently imm into his drainpipes ies and motormouths th selection of Salfo rough a rd streetphilosophy. Don’ t miss this big night out ce 30 years of the Al lebrating Apples and Snak bany and es wi culture’s favourite th pop outsider. £12 - £16
Produced by BAC, co-commissioned by the Albany.
ESENT S A kin e guilt a tic comin g thoug nd mind o -of-age s t My th hts stay in ver matte ory about r. Don’t oughts tra side their ‘Most pe desire, h A ma believe m vel. My th ead. Not ople’s ough gnetic e? Ju ts do mine. new p st wat things c h la . y ’ Post by Da . show v e y And Q&A erso Tues. n. £12, £1 ‘
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Help us celebrate 30 years in our venue and play your part in our future. We’ve come up with 30 ways you can join in our celebrations, from attending one of our specially commissioned 30th events to posting a memory of the Albany online. Look out for opportunities marked with our 30th badge taking place from September 2012 to May 2013. For more information visit our website or follow our Twitter hashtag #Albany30
LOVER’S ROCK MONOLOGUES An intimate inside story behind the cultural phenomenon of Lover’s
£12 - £18
Music meets theatre
H S O H G N U ARE-CONCERT CE ACHMED
CIN DVENTURES OF PcoRntINemporary soundtrack to th. eAs THE A hosh returns to perform his ion in cinema’s history (1926)can
SUPPORT US Without your support we would not be here. There are many ways you can help us secure the Albany’s future. One way is simply buying a drink and some food in our café or a ticket to one of our performances. If you think you can do more, you could make a donation whilst buying your ticket. All the support we receive enables us to provide opportunities for people who would not otherwise be able to access our creative programmes. In our 30th year, we are developing new ideas to fundraise for our next 30 years. Watch this space for more ways you can help us raise money. Thank you!
animat Moroc Arun G feature-length ill be joined by oldest surviving ational collaboration, Arun w be transformed into a ill rn part of an inte nd Inouraz. Our theatre w d around the audience and ba te Berber music cinema with the film projec issioned by the Albany. m ge om un C lo s. in te ou et ou Bed playing as silh musicians seen £10 - £14
Friday 14 December, 7.30pm doors
OF THE
NEVILLE STAPLE SPECIALS A mix of old favourites from The Specials and Fun Boy 3 back catalogue plus choice solo releases. £12 - £16
Friday 16 & Saturday 17 November, 7.30pm doors
A bea 0 con cs utiful of mu piece multi form ltimedia, theat re’ T
SOWETO KINCH
SOWETO KINCH THE LEGEND OF MIKE SMITH
DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY JONZI D
pm & 7.30pm October, 1.30 ESENT Thursday 25 THE ALBANY PR D
Like this? You might also like Inua Ellams’ Knight Watch.
CELEBRATING 30YEARS:
Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 October, 7.30pm
Rock, interspersed with the music that defined it. Starring luminaries of the Lover’s Rock scene Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson and Victor Romero Evans. On Friday, the evening takes a different focus with a showing of the documentary film The Story of Lover’s Rock with post show Q&A with Victor Romero Evans and live guest PAs.
Wedn esda y 10 O ctobe r, 7.3 THICK 0pm SKIN P R
STAT IC
THE
S AN CAMOCI RECORD
Tickets £12 / £10 concs
£12, £10 concs
Tues day 9 &
LOVER’S ROCK MONOLOGUES
R
CLARKE The leg
NIGHTS
Award-winning jazz and hip hop star Soweto Kinch celebrates the autumn release of his new studio album The Legend of Mike Smith with a unique staged performance of live music, visuals and dance. Part of the London Jazz Festival. Commissioned by the Albany. £12 - £14.
‘A real tour de force – a contemporary take on The Seven Deadly Sins’. The Guardian
THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCE ACHMED
OND
JOHN COOPE
JOHN COOPER CLA
Featuring Sax 3 (Trevor Sax, Papa Levi and Colonel), King Tubby’s HiFi and newcomer Unit 137 Sound. Three sound systems under one roof hosted by Don Letts – expect this event to run late and loud.
Fresh, bite sized pieces of theatre in our café by talented British East Asian writers served up with delicious Dim Sum and tea.
he Lis
RICHM
Saturday 1 December, 7.30pm doors THE ALBANY AND APPLES AND SNAKES PRESENT
SOCIAL CLUB
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CREDIT: TYLER DOLAN PHO
TOGRAPHY
Monday 1 - Sunday 7 October THE ALBANY AND UK ARTS INTERNATIONAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH AFROVIBES PRESENT
IT: ER IC
KATE TEMPEST
SOUND SYSTEM
YELLOW EARTH THEATRE PRESENTS
theatre
FREE
PILL
London’s coolest spoken word night comes shaken and stirred with an electric line-up of poets, rising talent on the £7, £5 concs Open Mic and plenty of banter to boot.
music
you to share your stories in her Wordshuffle books whilst enjoying pop up performances from her roving poets, including John Hegley.
CHILL
spoken word
WORDSHUFFLE CAFÉ Writer Cath Drake takes residency in our café and invites
Thursdays 27 September & 29 November, 7.30pm
Friday 2 & Saturday 3 November, 7.30pm
TRINITY AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
CRED
Saturdays, 1-22 September
THE OH F**K MOMENT
Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 November, 7pm & 9pm
In this Fringe First winning show, poet Hannah Jane Walker and Chris Thorpe examine the poetic guts of mistakes in a bundle of words and strip lighting. A conversation around a desk for brave souls to hold their hands up and admit they f**ked up, or for people to laugh at us because we did. £10, £8 concs
Challenging, stimulating, thought-provoking: a festival of contemporary theatre, dance, spoken word and music from South Africa and beyond. Experience stunning performances or hang out in the Township café, with authentic African food plus a host of festival fringe events. Enjoy workshops, debates, aftershow talks, late night music or pop-up performances. Buy yourself a ticket for a main stage event, or simply turn up to see what happens. Afrovibes is more than just a show – it’s an experience. Tickets £8 - £14 For our full festival programme, performance dates and times, visit our website.
IMAGES TOP TO
BOTTOM
: M SIBIKWA ORCH OTHER TO MOTHER ESTRA (RUPHIN AND THE GIRL COUDYZER) S IN THEIR SU NDAY DRESSE S
Saturday 22 September, 9pm doors
RKE
£12 - £16
Friday 28 & Saturday 29 September, 7.30pm BAC AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
An epic spoken tale of everyday Gods. Accompanied by a live quartet, Brand New Ancients finds the heroes of today in the most unlikely of places.
end behin classic poems as d such Beasley Street and Evid Chickentown sh ently imm into his drainpipes ies and motormouths th selection of Salfo rough a rd streetphilosophy. Don’ t miss this big night out ce 30 years of the Al lebrating Apples and Snak bany and es wi culture’s favourite th pop outsider. £12 - £16
Produced by BAC, co-commissioned by the Albany.
ESENT S A kin e guilt a tic comin g thoug nd mind o -of-age s t My th hts stay in ver matte ory about r. Don’t oughts tra side their ‘Most pe desire, h A ma believe m vel. My th ead. Not ople’s ough gnetic e? Ju ts do mine. new p st wat things c h la . y ’ Post by Da . show v e y And Q&A erso Tues. n. £12, £1 ‘
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Help us celebrate 30 years in our venue and play your part in our future. We’ve come up with 30 ways you can join in our celebrations, from attending one of our specially commissioned 30th events to posting a memory of the Albany online. Look out for opportunities marked with our 30th badge taking place from September 2012 to May 2013. For more information visit our website or follow our Twitter hashtag #Albany30
LOVER’S ROCK MONOLOGUES An intimate inside story behind the cultural phenomenon of Lover’s
£12 - £18
Music meets theatre
H S O H G N U ARE-CONCERT CE ACHMED
CIN DVENTURES OF PcoRntINemporary soundtrack to th. eAs THE A hosh returns to perform his ion in cinema’s history (1926)can
SUPPORT US Without your support we would not be here. There are many ways you can help us secure the Albany’s future. One way is simply buying a drink and some food in our café or a ticket to one of our performances. If you think you can do more, you could make a donation whilst buying your ticket. All the support we receive enables us to provide opportunities for people who would not otherwise be able to access our creative programmes. In our 30th year, we are developing new ideas to fundraise for our next 30 years. Watch this space for more ways you can help us raise money. Thank you!
animat Moroc Arun G feature-length ill be joined by oldest surviving ational collaboration, Arun w be transformed into a ill rn part of an inte nd Inouraz. Our theatre w d around the audience and ba te Berber music cinema with the film projec issioned by the Albany. m ge om un C lo s. in te ou et ou Bed playing as silh musicians seen £10 - £14
Friday 14 December, 7.30pm doors
OF THE
NEVILLE STAPLE SPECIALS A mix of old favourites from The Specials and Fun Boy 3 back catalogue plus choice solo releases. £12 - £16
Friday 16 & Saturday 17 November, 7.30pm doors
A bea 0 con cs utiful of mu piece multi form ltimedia, theat re’ T
SOWETO KINCH
SOWETO KINCH THE LEGEND OF MIKE SMITH
DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY JONZI D
pm & 7.30pm October, 1.30 ESENT Thursday 25 THE ALBANY PR D
Like this? You might also like Inua Ellams’ Knight Watch.
CELEBRATING 30YEARS:
Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 October, 7.30pm
Rock, interspersed with the music that defined it. Starring luminaries of the Lover’s Rock scene Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson and Victor Romero Evans. On Friday, the evening takes a different focus with a showing of the documentary film The Story of Lover’s Rock with post show Q&A with Victor Romero Evans and live guest PAs.
Wedn esda y 10 O ctobe r, 7.3 THICK 0pm SKIN P R
STAT IC
THE
S AN CAMOCI RECORD
Tickets £12 / £10 concs
£12, £10 concs
Tues day 9 &
LOVER’S ROCK MONOLOGUES
R
CLARKE The leg
NIGHTS
Award-winning jazz and hip hop star Soweto Kinch celebrates the autumn release of his new studio album The Legend of Mike Smith with a unique staged performance of live music, visuals and dance. Part of the London Jazz Festival. Commissioned by the Albany. £12 - £14.
‘A real tour de force – a contemporary take on The Seven Deadly Sins’. The Guardian
THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCE ACHMED
OND
JOHN COOPE
JOHN COOPER CLA
Featuring Sax 3 (Trevor Sax, Papa Levi and Colonel), King Tubby’s HiFi and newcomer Unit 137 Sound. Three sound systems under one roof hosted by Don Letts – expect this event to run late and loud.
Fresh, bite sized pieces of theatre in our café by talented British East Asian writers served up with delicious Dim Sum and tea.
he Lis
RICHM
Saturday 1 December, 7.30pm doors THE ALBANY AND APPLES AND SNAKES PRESENT
SOCIAL CLUB
DIM SUM
t on B
lacko
ut
CREDIT: TYLER DOLAN PHO
TOGRAPHY
Monday 1 - Sunday 7 October THE ALBANY AND UK ARTS INTERNATIONAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH AFROVIBES PRESENT
IT: ER IC
KATE TEMPEST
SOUND SYSTEM
YELLOW EARTH THEATRE PRESENTS
theatre
FREE
PILL
London’s coolest spoken word night comes shaken and stirred with an electric line-up of poets, rising talent on the £7, £5 concs Open Mic and plenty of banter to boot.
music
you to share your stories in her Wordshuffle books whilst enjoying pop up performances from her roving poets, including John Hegley.
CHILL
spoken word
WORDSHUFFLE CAFÉ Writer Cath Drake takes residency in our café and invites
Thursdays 27 September & 29 November, 7.30pm
Friday 2 & Saturday 3 November, 7.30pm
TRINITY AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
CRED
Saturdays, 1-22 September
THE OH F**K MOMENT
Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 November, 7pm & 9pm
In this Fringe First winning show, poet Hannah Jane Walker and Chris Thorpe examine the poetic guts of mistakes in a bundle of words and strip lighting. A conversation around a desk for brave souls to hold their hands up and admit they f**ked up, or for people to laugh at us because we did. £10, £8 concs
Challenging, stimulating, thought-provoking: a festival of contemporary theatre, dance, spoken word and music from South Africa and beyond. Experience stunning performances or hang out in the Township café, with authentic African food plus a host of festival fringe events. Enjoy workshops, debates, aftershow talks, late night music or pop-up performances. Buy yourself a ticket for a main stage event, or simply turn up to see what happens. Afrovibes is more than just a show – it’s an experience. Tickets £8 - £14 For our full festival programme, performance dates and times, visit our website.
IMAGES TOP TO
BOTTOM
: M SIBIKWA ORCH OTHER TO MOTHER ESTRA (RUPHIN AND THE GIRL COUDYZER) S IN THEIR SU NDAY DRESSE S
Saturday 22 September, 9pm doors
RKE
£12 - £16
Friday 28 & Saturday 29 September, 7.30pm BAC AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
An epic spoken tale of everyday Gods. Accompanied by a live quartet, Brand New Ancients finds the heroes of today in the most unlikely of places.
end behin classic poems as d such Beasley Street and Evid Chickentown sh ently imm into his drainpipes ies and motormouths th selection of Salfo rough a rd streetphilosophy. Don’ t miss this big night out ce 30 years of the Al lebrating Apples and Snak bany and es wi culture’s favourite th pop outsider. £12 - £16
Produced by BAC, co-commissioned by the Albany.
ESENT S A kin e guilt a tic comin g thoug nd mind o -of-age s t My th hts stay in ver matte ory about r. Don’t oughts tra side their ‘Most pe desire, h A ma believe m vel. My th ead. Not ople’s ough gnetic e? Ju ts do mine. new p st wat things c h la . y ’ Post by Da . show v e y And Q&A erso Tues. n. £12, £1 ‘
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Help us celebrate 30 years in our venue and play your part in our future. We’ve come up with 30 ways you can join in our celebrations, from attending one of our specially commissioned 30th events to posting a memory of the Albany online. Look out for opportunities marked with our 30th badge taking place from September 2012 to May 2013. For more information visit our website or follow our Twitter hashtag #Albany30
LOVER’S ROCK MONOLOGUES An intimate inside story behind the cultural phenomenon of Lover’s
£12 - £18
Music meets theatre
H S O H G N U ARE-CONCERT CE ACHMED
CIN DVENTURES OF PcoRntINemporary soundtrack to th. eAs THE A hosh returns to perform his ion in cinema’s history (1926)can
SUPPORT US Without your support we would not be here. There are many ways you can help us secure the Albany’s future. One way is simply buying a drink and some food in our café or a ticket to one of our performances. If you think you can do more, you could make a donation whilst buying your ticket. All the support we receive enables us to provide opportunities for people who would not otherwise be able to access our creative programmes. In our 30th year, we are developing new ideas to fundraise for our next 30 years. Watch this space for more ways you can help us raise money. Thank you!
animat Moroc Arun G feature-length ill be joined by oldest surviving ational collaboration, Arun w be transformed into a ill rn part of an inte nd Inouraz. Our theatre w d around the audience and ba te Berber music cinema with the film projec issioned by the Albany. m ge om un C lo s. in te ou et ou Bed playing as silh musicians seen £10 - £14
Friday 14 December, 7.30pm doors
OF THE
NEVILLE STAPLE SPECIALS A mix of old favourites from The Specials and Fun Boy 3 back catalogue plus choice solo releases. £12 - £16
Friday 16 & Saturday 17 November, 7.30pm doors
A bea 0 con cs utiful of mu piece multi form ltimedia, theat re’ T
SOWETO KINCH
SOWETO KINCH THE LEGEND OF MIKE SMITH
DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY JONZI D
pm & 7.30pm October, 1.30 ESENT Thursday 25 THE ALBANY PR D
Like this? You might also like Inua Ellams’ Knight Watch.
CELEBRATING 30YEARS:
Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 October, 7.30pm
Rock, interspersed with the music that defined it. Starring luminaries of the Lover’s Rock scene Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson and Victor Romero Evans. On Friday, the evening takes a different focus with a showing of the documentary film The Story of Lover’s Rock with post show Q&A with Victor Romero Evans and live guest PAs.
Wedn esda y 10 O ctobe r, 7.3 THICK 0pm SKIN P R
STAT IC
THE
S AN CAMOCI RECORD
Tickets £12 / £10 concs
£12, £10 concs
Tues day 9 &
LOVER’S ROCK MONOLOGUES
R
CLARKE The leg
NIGHTS
Award-winning jazz and hip hop star Soweto Kinch celebrates the autumn release of his new studio album The Legend of Mike Smith with a unique staged performance of live music, visuals and dance. Part of the London Jazz Festival. Commissioned by the Albany. £12 - £14.
‘A real tour de force – a contemporary take on The Seven Deadly Sins’. The Guardian
THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCE ACHMED
OND
JOHN COOPE
JOHN COOPER CLA
Featuring Sax 3 (Trevor Sax, Papa Levi and Colonel), King Tubby’s HiFi and newcomer Unit 137 Sound. Three sound systems under one roof hosted by Don Letts – expect this event to run late and loud.
Fresh, bite sized pieces of theatre in our café by talented British East Asian writers served up with delicious Dim Sum and tea.
he Lis
RICHM
Saturday 1 December, 7.30pm doors THE ALBANY AND APPLES AND SNAKES PRESENT
SOCIAL CLUB
DIM SUM
t on B
lacko
ut
CREDIT: TYLER DOLAN PHO
TOGRAPHY
Monday 1 - Sunday 7 October THE ALBANY AND UK ARTS INTERNATIONAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH AFROVIBES PRESENT
IT: ER IC
KATE TEMPEST
SOUND SYSTEM
YELLOW EARTH THEATRE PRESENTS
theatre
FREE
PILL
London’s coolest spoken word night comes shaken and stirred with an electric line-up of poets, rising talent on the £7, £5 concs Open Mic and plenty of banter to boot.
music
you to share your stories in her Wordshuffle books whilst enjoying pop up performances from her roving poets, including John Hegley.
CHILL
spoken word
WORDSHUFFLE CAFÉ Writer Cath Drake takes residency in our café and invites
Thursdays 27 September & 29 November, 7.30pm
Friday 2 & Saturday 3 November, 7.30pm
TRINITY AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
CRED
Saturdays, 1-22 September
THE OH F**K MOMENT
Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 November, 7pm & 9pm
In this Fringe First winning show, poet Hannah Jane Walker and Chris Thorpe examine the poetic guts of mistakes in a bundle of words and strip lighting. A conversation around a desk for brave souls to hold their hands up and admit they f**ked up, or for people to laugh at us because we did. £10, £8 concs
Challenging, stimulating, thought-provoking: a festival of contemporary theatre, dance, spoken word and music from South Africa and beyond. Experience stunning performances or hang out in the Township café, with authentic African food plus a host of festival fringe events. Enjoy workshops, debates, aftershow talks, late night music or pop-up performances. Buy yourself a ticket for a main stage event, or simply turn up to see what happens. Afrovibes is more than just a show – it’s an experience. Tickets £8 - £14 For our full festival programme, performance dates and times, visit our website.
IMAGES TOP TO
BOTTOM
: M SIBIKWA ORCH OTHER TO MOTHER ESTRA (RUPHIN AND THE GIRL COUDYZER) S IN THEIR SU NDAY DRESSE S
Saturday 22 September, 9pm doors
RKE
£12 - £16
Friday 28 & Saturday 29 September, 7.30pm BAC AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
An epic spoken tale of everyday Gods. Accompanied by a live quartet, Brand New Ancients finds the heroes of today in the most unlikely of places.
end behin classic poems as d such Beasley Street and Evid Chickentown sh ently imm into his drainpipes ies and motormouths th selection of Salfo rough a rd streetphilosophy. Don’ t miss this big night out ce 30 years of the Al lebrating Apples and Snak bany and es wi culture’s favourite th pop outsider. £12 - £16
Produced by BAC, co-commissioned by the Albany.
ESENT S A kin e guilt a tic comin g thoug nd mind o -of-age s t My th hts stay in ver matte ory about r. Don’t oughts tra side their ‘Most pe desire, h A ma believe m vel. My th ead. Not ople’s ough gnetic e? Ju ts do mine. new p st wat things c h la . y ’ Post by Da . show v e y And Q&A erso Tues. n. £12, £1 ‘
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Help us celebrate 30 years in our venue and play your part in our future. We’ve come up with 30 ways you can join in our celebrations, from attending one of our specially commissioned 30th events to posting a memory of the Albany online. Look out for opportunities marked with our 30th badge taking place from September 2012 to May 2013. For more information visit our website or follow our Twitter hashtag #Albany30
LOVER’S ROCK MONOLOGUES An intimate inside story behind the cultural phenomenon of Lover’s
£12 - £18
Music meets theatre
H S O H G N U ARE-CONCERT CE ACHMED
CIN DVENTURES OF PcoRntINemporary soundtrack to th. eAs THE A hosh returns to perform his ion in cinema’s history (1926)can
SUPPORT US Without your support we would not be here. There are many ways you can help us secure the Albany’s future. One way is simply buying a drink and some food in our café or a ticket to one of our performances. If you think you can do more, you could make a donation whilst buying your ticket. All the support we receive enables us to provide opportunities for people who would not otherwise be able to access our creative programmes. In our 30th year, we are developing new ideas to fundraise for our next 30 years. Watch this space for more ways you can help us raise money. Thank you!
animat Moroc Arun G feature-length ill be joined by oldest surviving ational collaboration, Arun w be transformed into a ill rn part of an inte nd Inouraz. Our theatre w d around the audience and ba te Berber music cinema with the film projec issioned by the Albany. m ge om un C lo s. in te ou et ou Bed playing as silh musicians seen £10 - £14
Friday 14 December, 7.30pm doors
OF THE
NEVILLE STAPLE SPECIALS A mix of old favourites from The Specials and Fun Boy 3 back catalogue plus choice solo releases. £12 - £16
Friday 16 & Saturday 17 November, 7.30pm doors
A bea 0 con cs utiful of mu piece multi form ltimedia, theat re’ T
SOWETO KINCH
SOWETO KINCH THE LEGEND OF MIKE SMITH
DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY JONZI D
pm & 7.30pm October, 1.30 ESENT Thursday 25 THE ALBANY PR D
Like this? You might also like Inua Ellams’ Knight Watch.
CELEBRATING 30YEARS:
Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 October, 7.30pm
Rock, interspersed with the music that defined it. Starring luminaries of the Lover’s Rock scene Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson and Victor Romero Evans. On Friday, the evening takes a different focus with a showing of the documentary film The Story of Lover’s Rock with post show Q&A with Victor Romero Evans and live guest PAs.
Wedn esda y 10 O ctobe r, 7.3 THICK 0pm SKIN P R
STAT IC
THE
S AN CAMOCI RECORD
Tickets £12 / £10 concs
£12, £10 concs
Tues day 9 &
LOVER’S ROCK MONOLOGUES
R
CLARKE The leg
NIGHTS
Award-winning jazz and hip hop star Soweto Kinch celebrates the autumn release of his new studio album The Legend of Mike Smith with a unique staged performance of live music, visuals and dance. Part of the London Jazz Festival. Commissioned by the Albany. £12 - £14.
‘A real tour de force – a contemporary take on The Seven Deadly Sins’. The Guardian
THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCE ACHMED
OND
JOHN COOPE
JOHN COOPER CLA
Featuring Sax 3 (Trevor Sax, Papa Levi and Colonel), King Tubby’s HiFi and newcomer Unit 137 Sound. Three sound systems under one roof hosted by Don Letts – expect this event to run late and loud.
Fresh, bite sized pieces of theatre in our café by talented British East Asian writers served up with delicious Dim Sum and tea.
he Lis
RICHM
Saturday 1 December, 7.30pm doors THE ALBANY AND APPLES AND SNAKES PRESENT
SOCIAL CLUB
DIM SUM
t on B
lacko
ut
CREDIT: TYLER DOLAN PHO
TOGRAPHY
Monday 1 - Sunday 7 October THE ALBANY AND UK ARTS INTERNATIONAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH AFROVIBES PRESENT
IT: ER IC
KATE TEMPEST
SOUND SYSTEM
YELLOW EARTH THEATRE PRESENTS
theatre
FREE
PILL
London’s coolest spoken word night comes shaken and stirred with an electric line-up of poets, rising talent on the £7, £5 concs Open Mic and plenty of banter to boot.
music
you to share your stories in her Wordshuffle books whilst enjoying pop up performances from her roving poets, including John Hegley.
CHILL
spoken word
WORDSHUFFLE CAFÉ Writer Cath Drake takes residency in our café and invites
Thursdays 27 September & 29 November, 7.30pm
Friday 2 & Saturday 3 November, 7.30pm
TRINITY AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
CRED
Saturdays, 1-22 September
THE OH F**K MOMENT
Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 November, 7pm & 9pm
In this Fringe First winning show, poet Hannah Jane Walker and Chris Thorpe examine the poetic guts of mistakes in a bundle of words and strip lighting. A conversation around a desk for brave souls to hold their hands up and admit they f**ked up, or for people to laugh at us because we did. £10, £8 concs
Challenging, stimulating, thought-provoking: a festival of contemporary theatre, dance, spoken word and music from South Africa and beyond. Experience stunning performances or hang out in the Township café, with authentic African food plus a host of festival fringe events. Enjoy workshops, debates, aftershow talks, late night music or pop-up performances. Buy yourself a ticket for a main stage event, or simply turn up to see what happens. Afrovibes is more than just a show – it’s an experience. Tickets £8 - £14 For our full festival programme, performance dates and times, visit our website.
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BOTTOM
: M SIBIKWA ORCH OTHER TO MOTHER ESTRA (RUPHIN AND THE GIRL COUDYZER) S IN THEIR SU NDAY DRESSE S
Saturday 22 September, 9pm doors
RKE
£12 - £16
Friday 28 & Saturday 29 September, 7.30pm BAC AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
An epic spoken tale of everyday Gods. Accompanied by a live quartet, Brand New Ancients finds the heroes of today in the most unlikely of places.
end behin classic poems as d such Beasley Street and Evid Chickentown sh ently imm into his drainpipes ies and motormouths th selection of Salfo rough a rd streetphilosophy. Don’ t miss this big night out ce 30 years of the Al lebrating Apples and Snak bany and es wi culture’s favourite th pop outsider. £12 - £16
Produced by BAC, co-commissioned by the Albany.
ESENT S A kin e guilt a tic comin g thoug nd mind o -of-age s t My th hts stay in ver matte ory about r. Don’t oughts tra side their ‘Most pe desire, h A ma believe m vel. My th ead. Not ople’s ough gnetic e? Ju ts do mine. new p st wat things c h la . y ’ Post by Da . show v e y And Q&A erso Tues. n. £12, £1 ‘
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Help us celebrate 30 years in our venue and play your part in our future. We’ve come up with 30 ways you can join in our celebrations, from attending one of our specially commissioned 30th events to posting a memory of the Albany online. Look out for opportunities marked with our 30th badge taking place from September 2012 to May 2013. For more information visit our website or follow our Twitter hashtag #Albany30
LOVER’S ROCK MONOLOGUES An intimate inside story behind the cultural phenomenon of Lover’s
£12 - £18
Music meets theatre
H S O H G N U ARE-CONCERT CE ACHMED
CIN DVENTURES OF PcoRntINemporary soundtrack to th. eAs THE A hosh returns to perform his ion in cinema’s history (1926)can
SUPPORT US Without your support we would not be here. There are many ways you can help us secure the Albany’s future. One way is simply buying a drink and some food in our café or a ticket to one of our performances. If you think you can do more, you could make a donation whilst buying your ticket. All the support we receive enables us to provide opportunities for people who would not otherwise be able to access our creative programmes. In our 30th year, we are developing new ideas to fundraise for our next 30 years. Watch this space for more ways you can help us raise money. Thank you!
animat Moroc Arun G feature-length ill be joined by oldest surviving ational collaboration, Arun w be transformed into a ill rn part of an inte nd Inouraz. Our theatre w d around the audience and ba te Berber music cinema with the film projec issioned by the Albany. m ge om un C lo s. in te ou et ou Bed playing as silh musicians seen £10 - £14
Friday 14 December, 7.30pm doors
OF THE
NEVILLE STAPLE SPECIALS A mix of old favourites from The Specials and Fun Boy 3 back catalogue plus choice solo releases. £12 - £16
Friday 16 & Saturday 17 November, 7.30pm doors
A bea 0 con cs utiful of mu piece multi form ltimedia, theat re’ T
SOWETO KINCH
SOWETO KINCH THE LEGEND OF MIKE SMITH
DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY JONZI D
pm & 7.30pm October, 1.30 ESENT Thursday 25 THE ALBANY PR D
Like this? You might also like Inua Ellams’ Knight Watch.
CELEBRATING 30YEARS:
Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 October, 7.30pm
Rock, interspersed with the music that defined it. Starring luminaries of the Lover’s Rock scene Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson and Victor Romero Evans. On Friday, the evening takes a different focus with a showing of the documentary film The Story of Lover’s Rock with post show Q&A with Victor Romero Evans and live guest PAs.
Wedn esda y 10 O ctobe r, 7.3 THICK 0pm SKIN P R
STAT IC
THE
S AN CAMOCI RECORD
Tickets £12 / £10 concs
£12, £10 concs
Tues day 9 &
LOVER’S ROCK MONOLOGUES
R
CLARKE The leg
NIGHTS
Award-winning jazz and hip hop star Soweto Kinch celebrates the autumn release of his new studio album The Legend of Mike Smith with a unique staged performance of live music, visuals and dance. Part of the London Jazz Festival. Commissioned by the Albany. £12 - £14.
‘A real tour de force – a contemporary take on The Seven Deadly Sins’. The Guardian
THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCE ACHMED
OND
JOHN COOPE
JOHN COOPER CLA
Featuring Sax 3 (Trevor Sax, Papa Levi and Colonel), King Tubby’s HiFi and newcomer Unit 137 Sound. Three sound systems under one roof hosted by Don Letts – expect this event to run late and loud.
Fresh, bite sized pieces of theatre in our café by talented British East Asian writers served up with delicious Dim Sum and tea.
he Lis
RICHM
Saturday 1 December, 7.30pm doors THE ALBANY AND APPLES AND SNAKES PRESENT
SOCIAL CLUB
DIM SUM
t on B
lacko
ut
CREDIT: TYLER DOLAN PHO
TOGRAPHY
Monday 1 - Sunday 7 October THE ALBANY AND UK ARTS INTERNATIONAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH AFROVIBES PRESENT
IT: ER IC
KATE TEMPEST
SOUND SYSTEM
YELLOW EARTH THEATRE PRESENTS
theatre
FREE
PILL
London’s coolest spoken word night comes shaken and stirred with an electric line-up of poets, rising talent on the £7, £5 concs Open Mic and plenty of banter to boot.
music
you to share your stories in her Wordshuffle books whilst enjoying pop up performances from her roving poets, including John Hegley.
CHILL
spoken word
WORDSHUFFLE CAFÉ Writer Cath Drake takes residency in our café and invites
Thursdays 27 September & 29 November, 7.30pm
Friday 2 & Saturday 3 November, 7.30pm
TRINITY AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
CRED
Saturdays, 1-22 September
THE OH F**K MOMENT
Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 November, 7pm & 9pm
In this Fringe First winning show, poet Hannah Jane Walker and Chris Thorpe examine the poetic guts of mistakes in a bundle of words and strip lighting. A conversation around a desk for brave souls to hold their hands up and admit they f**ked up, or for people to laugh at us because we did. £10, £8 concs
Challenging, stimulating, thought-provoking: a festival of contemporary theatre, dance, spoken word and music from South Africa and beyond. Experience stunning performances or hang out in the Township café, with authentic African food plus a host of festival fringe events. Enjoy workshops, debates, aftershow talks, late night music or pop-up performances. Buy yourself a ticket for a main stage event, or simply turn up to see what happens. Afrovibes is more than just a show – it’s an experience. Tickets £8 - £14 For our full festival programme, performance dates and times, visit our website.
IMAGES TOP TO
BOTTOM
: M SIBIKWA ORCH OTHER TO MOTHER ESTRA (RUPHIN AND THE GIRL COUDYZER) S IN THEIR SU NDAY DRESSE S
Saturday 22 September, 9pm doors
RKE
£12 - £16
Friday 28 & Saturday 29 September, 7.30pm BAC AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
An epic spoken tale of everyday Gods. Accompanied by a live quartet, Brand New Ancients finds the heroes of today in the most unlikely of places.
end behin classic poems as d such Beasley Street and Evid Chickentown sh ently imm into his drainpipes ies and motormouths th selection of Salfo rough a rd streetphilosophy. Don’ t miss this big night out ce 30 years of the Al lebrating Apples and Snak bany and es wi culture’s favourite th pop outsider. £12 - £16
Produced by BAC, co-commissioned by the Albany.
ESENT S A kin e guilt a tic comin g thoug nd mind o -of-age s t My th hts stay in ver matte ory about r. Don’t oughts tra side their ‘Most pe desire, h A ma believe m vel. My th ead. Not ople’s ough gnetic e? Ju ts do mine. new p st wat things c h la . y ’ Post by Da . show v e y And Q&A erso Tues. n. £12, £1 ‘
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Help us celebrate 30 years in our venue and play your part in our future. We’ve come up with 30 ways you can join in our celebrations, from attending one of our specially commissioned 30th events to posting a memory of the Albany online. Look out for opportunities marked with our 30th badge taking place from September 2012 to May 2013. For more information visit our website or follow our Twitter hashtag #Albany30
LOVER’S ROCK MONOLOGUES An intimate inside story behind the cultural phenomenon of Lover’s
£12 - £18
Music meets theatre
H S O H G N U ARE-CONCERT CE ACHMED
CIN DVENTURES OF PcoRntINemporary soundtrack to th. eAs THE A hosh returns to perform his ion in cinema’s history (1926)can
SUPPORT US Without your support we would not be here. There are many ways you can help us secure the Albany’s future. One way is simply buying a drink and some food in our café or a ticket to one of our performances. If you think you can do more, you could make a donation whilst buying your ticket. All the support we receive enables us to provide opportunities for people who would not otherwise be able to access our creative programmes. In our 30th year, we are developing new ideas to fundraise for our next 30 years. Watch this space for more ways you can help us raise money. Thank you!
animat Moroc Arun G feature-length ill be joined by oldest surviving ational collaboration, Arun w be transformed into a ill rn part of an inte nd Inouraz. Our theatre w d around the audience and ba te Berber music cinema with the film projec issioned by the Albany. m ge om un C lo s. in te ou et ou Bed playing as silh musicians seen £10 - £14
Friday 14 December, 7.30pm doors
OF THE
NEVILLE STAPLE SPECIALS A mix of old favourites from The Specials and Fun Boy 3 back catalogue plus choice solo releases. £12 - £16
Friday 16 & Saturday 17 November, 7.30pm doors
A bea 0 con cs utiful of mu piece multi form ltimedia, theat re’ T
SOWETO KINCH
SOWETO KINCH THE LEGEND OF MIKE SMITH
DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY JONZI D
pm & 7.30pm October, 1.30 ESENT Thursday 25 THE ALBANY PR D
Like this? You might also like Inua Ellams’ Knight Watch.
CELEBRATING 30YEARS:
Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 October, 7.30pm
Rock, interspersed with the music that defined it. Starring luminaries of the Lover’s Rock scene Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson and Victor Romero Evans. On Friday, the evening takes a different focus with a showing of the documentary film The Story of Lover’s Rock with post show Q&A with Victor Romero Evans and live guest PAs.
Wedn esda y 10 O ctobe r, 7.3 THICK 0pm SKIN P R
STAT IC
THE
S AN CAMOCI RECORD
Tickets £12 / £10 concs
£12, £10 concs
Tues day 9 &
LOVER’S ROCK MONOLOGUES
R
CLARKE The leg
NIGHTS
Award-winning jazz and hip hop star Soweto Kinch celebrates the autumn release of his new studio album The Legend of Mike Smith with a unique staged performance of live music, visuals and dance. Part of the London Jazz Festival. Commissioned by the Albany. £12 - £14.
‘A real tour de force – a contemporary take on The Seven Deadly Sins’. The Guardian
THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCE ACHMED
OND
JOHN COOPE
JOHN COOPER CLA
Featuring Sax 3 (Trevor Sax, Papa Levi and Colonel), King Tubby’s HiFi and newcomer Unit 137 Sound. Three sound systems under one roof hosted by Don Letts – expect this event to run late and loud.
Fresh, bite sized pieces of theatre in our café by talented British East Asian writers served up with delicious Dim Sum and tea.
he Lis
RICHM
Saturday 1 December, 7.30pm doors THE ALBANY AND APPLES AND SNAKES PRESENT
SOCIAL CLUB
DIM SUM
t on B
lacko
ut
CREDIT: TYLER DOLAN PHO
TOGRAPHY
Monday 1 - Sunday 7 October THE ALBANY AND UK ARTS INTERNATIONAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH AFROVIBES PRESENT
IT: ER IC
KATE TEMPEST
SOUND SYSTEM
YELLOW EARTH THEATRE PRESENTS
theatre
FREE
PILL
London’s coolest spoken word night comes shaken and stirred with an electric line-up of poets, rising talent on the £7, £5 concs Open Mic and plenty of banter to boot.
music
you to share your stories in her Wordshuffle books whilst enjoying pop up performances from her roving poets, including John Hegley.
CHILL
spoken word
WORDSHUFFLE CAFÉ Writer Cath Drake takes residency in our café and invites
Thursdays 27 September & 29 November, 7.30pm
Friday 2 & Saturday 3 November, 7.30pm
TRINITY AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
CRED
Saturdays, 1-22 September
THE OH F**K MOMENT
Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 November, 7pm & 9pm
In this Fringe First winning show, poet Hannah Jane Walker and Chris Thorpe examine the poetic guts of mistakes in a bundle of words and strip lighting. A conversation around a desk for brave souls to hold their hands up and admit they f**ked up, or for people to laugh at us because we did. £10, £8 concs
Challenging, stimulating, thought-provoking: a festival of contemporary theatre, dance, spoken word and music from South Africa and beyond. Experience stunning performances or hang out in the Township café, with authentic African food plus a host of festival fringe events. Enjoy workshops, debates, aftershow talks, late night music or pop-up performances. Buy yourself a ticket for a main stage event, or simply turn up to see what happens. Afrovibes is more than just a show – it’s an experience. Tickets £8 - £14 For our full festival programme, performance dates and times, visit our website.
IMAGES TOP TO
BOTTOM
: M SIBIKWA ORCH OTHER TO MOTHER ESTRA (RUPHIN AND THE GIRL COUDYZER) S IN THEIR SU NDAY DRESSE S
tdoor weekend bany’s free ou Al e th r fo us usic taking Join ces and live m with performan res and streets between ua s place in the sq Deptford Lounge. Don’t mis & d h an nc ny Pu ba the Al rnative e s life sized, alte Red Herring’ ’s the Way to Do It! and Th at an Th us ow Pl sh e. tr dy ea Ju l -12 Dance Th Van Man by C music as part of the nationa e liv . afternoon of arathon 2012 Bandstand M FREE
IE
EDIT: MATT JAM THE ODYSSEY. CR
YOUR CALL IS IMPORTANT TO US
OUTDOORS
ALICE ALLART, CIRCUS BITES 2011. CREDIT: POLSTAR PHOTOGRAPHY
ALBANY
Tuesday 23 October, 7.30pm THE FREEWHEELERS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
YOUR CALL IS
Monday 3 – Saturday 8 September, 7.30pm TEATRO VIVO AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
‘A really great way to experience Deptford.’ Audience member, June 2012
As part of Albany Outdoors, and due to popular demand, Teatro Vivo returns with a promenade performance of The Odyssey - an epic journey into the unknown. Tickets £12, £10 concs
BEYOND CIRCUS HT IG TC WA H
KNIGHT WATCH
KN
Friday 21 September, 8pm
m ber, 7.30p 24 Novem Saturday
Ssa? U C R I C ve our R y O us devilr presented H c ir T c d A n a E D n celebrity anarchistsabsurd circus show US PRESENTS
Commissioned by the Albany.
TUMBLE CIRC
£10, £8 concs Like this? You might also like Kate Tempest’s Brand New Ancients
BUS 21, 36, 47, 53, 136, 177, 188, 199, 225, 453 TRAIN Nearest stations New Cross & Deptford CAR Free on street parking nearby. Visit our website for more directions and access information
A LONG WEEKEND OF THRILLING, GRACEFUL, GRAVITY-DEFYING PERFORMANCE. THIS IS CIRCUS, BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT.
Discover the unique places and spaces of the Albany as circus artists take over our building to present brand new work. Delight in a smorgasbord of cabaret and circus with the return of Circus Bites. Indulge in dysfunctional devilment with Tumble Circus (more below). Enjoy an afternoon of tumbling, flying, swinging and spinning with your family. There’s something for everyone.
In rhythmic, sizzling poetry, Inua Ellams conjures the violence of a city not unlike London and imagines a more beautiful world beyond it. With a live soundtrack by Zashiki Warashi. Performed on the rooftop of Deptford Lounge and followed by post show music.
The Albany Douglas Way Book Online: thealbany.org.uk Deptford, London SE8 4AG Box Office: 020 8692 4446
Thursday 22 - Sunday 25 November THE ALBANY AND UPSWING PRESENT
ge The Albany@ Deptford Loun FUEL PRESENTS
IMPORTANT TO US
/albany.deptford TheAlbanySE8
;=
A poetic, sad and funny play about the experience of being put on hold by call centres, and the dreams and frustrations of the callers who wait.
circus, cabaret & more
ember Sunday 9 Sept Saturday 8 &
Families & Young People
sept - dec ‘12
Sundays, September - October
FAMILY THEATRE Our regular Family Sundays have fun
for all the family with the best in theatre for the under 7’s. Drop in to pick up a Family Sundays brochure or visit our website for details. Also, don’t miss our October half term special Rapunzel.
Christmas Special 8 - 28 December, times vary HICCUP THEATRE AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
RUMPELSTILTSKIN A NEW VERSION BY MIKE KENNY
Friday 30 November, 7-11pm
A sneaky, cheeky Christmas treat for children aged 3+ and their grown ups.
HEART N SOUL PRESENTS
SQUIDZ CLUB
For young people aged 10 - 25. Dance to the beats of the Heart n Soul DJs, experience fantastic live performances, explore the Games Zone, dress up in the Unique Boutique or be a star onstage at the Open Mic. £5 for young people. ‘Pay-what-you-can’ for parents and carers.
Our café and bar are great places to eat, drink, catch up with friends before a show or indulge in your favourite pastime (knitting, scrabble, book clubbers all welcome). Join us at our new regular parent and baby mornings or on Fridays with friends for our enticing happy hour offers. For opening times visit our website.
ALBANY RESIDENTS
Welcome to our new residents the Independent Theatre Council, Spread the Word and Stonecrabs Theatre Company. The Albany is home to 22 resident organisations - learn more about them on our website.
cr in If you’re young, ne aged 13 – 19 interested chnical production. yo an and te r d fo or w en looking ok sp tre, music, exploring thea tive@thealbany.org.uk ea cr us ct Conta
Tuesday 6 November, 2pm ENTELECHY ARTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ALBANY PRESENT
COVER S T FOR UN LOOK OU EVENT R ND THEAT E
A 21ST
MUSIC Aorg.uk/uncover
CENTURY
thealbany.
TEA DANCE
Also at the Albany & beyond... ALBANY CAFE
AMME Try it. THE ALBANY’S PROGR IVES Make it. FOR YOUNG CREAT us! We’re es, join Produce it. eative and up for new experielenc ills and arning new sk
Post show Q&A with creative team. £10, £8 concs
£9.50 adults, £8 children. Family Ticket £32. See website for accessible performances.
HIRE US UNCOVER
If you’re looking for a performance or rehearsal space, a meeting room or somewhere to hold a party, you might find it here at the Albany –all just 6 minutes from London Bridge. For more information visit our website or contact us hires@thealbany.org.uk
CANADA WATER CULTURE SPACE
Have you visited us at Canada Water Culture Space? Working in partnership with Southwark Council we manage the 150-seat theatre space at Canada Water Library as well as a host of meeting and learning rooms. canadawaterculturespace.org.uk
Live music, dancing, performance and birthday cake in a celebratory Tea Dance for the Albany’s pearl anniversary hosted by Ida Barr.
Pricing Policy
£5
The Albany’s new policy is to set ticket prices based on demand. We set a price when the event goes on sale and then sometimes put the price up or down depending on how the show is selling. The price might increase as we get closer to the event, so we recommend booking early. For more information about our pricing policy, visit our website.
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The information in this brochure is available in large print, electronic format and on our website.
For full Beyond Circus listings, visit our website. IDA BARR. CREDIT: ROS CHESHER
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playlist highlights
the Albany
Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 Full listings www.thealbany.org.uk
tdoor weekend bany’s free ou Al e th r fo us usic taking Join ces and live m with performan res and streets between ua s place in the sq Deptford Lounge. Don’t mis & d h an nc ny Pu ba the Al rnative e s life sized, alte Red Herring’ ’s the Way to Do It! and Th at an Th us ow Pl sh e. tr dy ea Ju l -12 Dance Th Van Man by C music as part of the nationa e liv . afternoon of arathon 2012 Bandstand M FREE
IE
EDIT: MATT JAM THE ODYSSEY. CR
YOUR CALL IS IMPORTANT TO US
OUTDOORS
ALICE ALLART, CIRCUS BITES 2011. CREDIT: POLSTAR PHOTOGRAPHY
ALBANY
Tuesday 23 October, 7.30pm THE FREEWHEELERS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
YOUR CALL IS
Monday 3 – Saturday 8 September, 7.30pm TEATRO VIVO AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
‘A really great way to experience Deptford.’ Audience member, June 2012
As part of Albany Outdoors, and due to popular demand, Teatro Vivo returns with a promenade performance of The Odyssey - an epic journey into the unknown. Tickets £12, £10 concs
BEYOND CIRCUS HT IG TC WA H
KNIGHT WATCH
KN
Friday 21 September, 8pm
m ber, 7.30p 24 Novem Saturday
Ssa? U C R I C ve our R y O us devilr presented H c ir T c d A n a E D n celebrity anarchistsabsurd circus show US PRESENTS
Commissioned by the Albany.
TUMBLE CIRC
£10, £8 concs Like this? You might also like Kate Tempest’s Brand New Ancients
BUS 21, 36, 47, 53, 136, 177, 188, 199, 225, 453 TRAIN Nearest stations New Cross & Deptford CAR Free on street parking nearby. Visit our website for more directions and access information
A LONG WEEKEND OF THRILLING, GRACEFUL, GRAVITY-DEFYING PERFORMANCE. THIS IS CIRCUS, BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT.
Discover the unique places and spaces of the Albany as circus artists take over our building to present brand new work. Delight in a smorgasbord of cabaret and circus with the return of Circus Bites. Indulge in dysfunctional devilment with Tumble Circus (more below). Enjoy an afternoon of tumbling, flying, swinging and spinning with your family. There’s something for everyone.
In rhythmic, sizzling poetry, Inua Ellams conjures the violence of a city not unlike London and imagines a more beautiful world beyond it. With a live soundtrack by Zashiki Warashi. Performed on the rooftop of Deptford Lounge and followed by post show music.
The Albany Douglas Way Book Online: thealbany.org.uk Deptford, London SE8 4AG Box Office: 020 8692 4446
Thursday 22 - Sunday 25 November THE ALBANY AND UPSWING PRESENT
ge The Albany@ Deptford Loun FUEL PRESENTS
IMPORTANT TO US
/albany.deptford TheAlbanySE8
;=
A poetic, sad and funny play about the experience of being put on hold by call centres, and the dreams and frustrations of the callers who wait.
circus, cabaret & more
ember Sunday 9 Sept Saturday 8 &
Families & Young People
sept - dec ‘12
Sundays, September - October
FAMILY THEATRE Our regular Family Sundays have fun
for all the family with the best in theatre for the under 7’s. Drop in to pick up a Family Sundays brochure or visit our website for details. Also, don’t miss our October half term special Rapunzel.
Christmas Special 8 - 28 December, times vary HICCUP THEATRE AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
RUMPELSTILTSKIN A NEW VERSION BY MIKE KENNY
Friday 30 November, 7-11pm
A sneaky, cheeky Christmas treat for children aged 3+ and their grown ups.
HEART N SOUL PRESENTS
SQUIDZ CLUB
For young people aged 10 - 25. Dance to the beats of the Heart n Soul DJs, experience fantastic live performances, explore the Games Zone, dress up in the Unique Boutique or be a star onstage at the Open Mic. £5 for young people. ‘Pay-what-you-can’ for parents and carers.
Our café and bar are great places to eat, drink, catch up with friends before a show or indulge in your favourite pastime (knitting, scrabble, book clubbers all welcome). Join us at our new regular parent and baby mornings or on Fridays with friends for our enticing happy hour offers. For opening times visit our website.
ALBANY RESIDENTS
Welcome to our new residents the Independent Theatre Council, Spread the Word and Stonecrabs Theatre Company. The Albany is home to 22 resident organisations - learn more about them on our website.
cr in If you’re young, ne aged 13 – 19 interested chnical production. yo an and te r d fo or w en looking ok sp tre, music, exploring thea tive@thealbany.org.uk ea cr us ct Conta
Tuesday 6 November, 2pm ENTELECHY ARTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ALBANY PRESENT
COVER S T FOR UN LOOK OU EVENT R ND THEAT E
A 21ST
MUSIC Aorg.uk/uncover
CENTURY
thealbany.
TEA DANCE
Also at the Albany & beyond... ALBANY CAFE
AMME Try it. THE ALBANY’S PROGR IVES Make it. FOR YOUNG CREAT us! We’re es, join Produce it. eative and up for new experielenc ills and arning new sk
Post show Q&A with creative team. £10, £8 concs
£9.50 adults, £8 children. Family Ticket £32. See website for accessible performances.
HIRE US UNCOVER
If you’re looking for a performance or rehearsal space, a meeting room or somewhere to hold a party, you might find it here at the Albany –all just 6 minutes from London Bridge. For more information visit our website or contact us hires@thealbany.org.uk
CANADA WATER CULTURE SPACE
Have you visited us at Canada Water Culture Space? Working in partnership with Southwark Council we manage the 150-seat theatre space at Canada Water Library as well as a host of meeting and learning rooms. canadawaterculturespace.org.uk
Live music, dancing, performance and birthday cake in a celebratory Tea Dance for the Albany’s pearl anniversary hosted by Ida Barr.
Pricing Policy
£5
The Albany’s new policy is to set ticket prices based on demand. We set a price when the event goes on sale and then sometimes put the price up or down depending on how the show is selling. The price might increase as we get closer to the event, so we recommend booking early. For more information about our pricing policy, visit our website.
Ca ice A bad adv children? d Bjork. n by Bono a £12 - £14
The information in this brochure is available in large print, electronic format and on our website.
For full Beyond Circus listings, visit our website. IDA BARR. CREDIT: ROS CHESHER
design: so-uk.net
playlist highlights
the Albany
Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 Full listings www.thealbany.org.uk
tdoor weekend bany’s free ou Al e th r fo us usic taking Join ces and live m with performan res and streets between ua s place in the sq Deptford Lounge. Don’t mis & d h an nc ny Pu ba the Al rnative e s life sized, alte Red Herring’ ’s the Way to Do It! and Th at an Th us ow Pl sh e. tr dy ea Ju l -12 Dance Th Van Man by C music as part of the nationa e liv . afternoon of arathon 2012 Bandstand M FREE
IE
EDIT: MATT JAM THE ODYSSEY. CR
YOUR CALL IS IMPORTANT TO US
OUTDOORS
ALICE ALLART, CIRCUS BITES 2011. CREDIT: POLSTAR PHOTOGRAPHY
ALBANY
Tuesday 23 October, 7.30pm THE FREEWHEELERS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
YOUR CALL IS
Monday 3 – Saturday 8 September, 7.30pm TEATRO VIVO AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
‘A really great way to experience Deptford.’ Audience member, June 2012
As part of Albany Outdoors, and due to popular demand, Teatro Vivo returns with a promenade performance of The Odyssey - an epic journey into the unknown. Tickets £12, £10 concs
BEYOND CIRCUS HT IG TC WA H
KNIGHT WATCH
KN
Friday 21 September, 8pm
m ber, 7.30p 24 Novem Saturday
Ssa? U C R I C ve our R y O us devilr presented H c ir T c d A n a E D n celebrity anarchistsabsurd circus show US PRESENTS
Commissioned by the Albany.
TUMBLE CIRC
£10, £8 concs Like this? You might also like Kate Tempest’s Brand New Ancients
BUS 21, 36, 47, 53, 136, 177, 188, 199, 225, 453 TRAIN Nearest stations New Cross & Deptford CAR Free on street parking nearby. Visit our website for more directions and access information
A LONG WEEKEND OF THRILLING, GRACEFUL, GRAVITY-DEFYING PERFORMANCE. THIS IS CIRCUS, BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT.
Discover the unique places and spaces of the Albany as circus artists take over our building to present brand new work. Delight in a smorgasbord of cabaret and circus with the return of Circus Bites. Indulge in dysfunctional devilment with Tumble Circus (more below). Enjoy an afternoon of tumbling, flying, swinging and spinning with your family. There’s something for everyone.
In rhythmic, sizzling poetry, Inua Ellams conjures the violence of a city not unlike London and imagines a more beautiful world beyond it. With a live soundtrack by Zashiki Warashi. Performed on the rooftop of Deptford Lounge and followed by post show music.
The Albany Douglas Way Book Online: thealbany.org.uk Deptford, London SE8 4AG Box Office: 020 8692 4446
Thursday 22 - Sunday 25 November THE ALBANY AND UPSWING PRESENT
ge The Albany@ Deptford Loun FUEL PRESENTS
IMPORTANT TO US
/albany.deptford TheAlbanySE8
;=
A poetic, sad and funny play about the experience of being put on hold by call centres, and the dreams and frustrations of the callers who wait.
circus, cabaret & more
ember Sunday 9 Sept Saturday 8 &
Families & Young People
sept - dec ‘12
Sundays, September - October
FAMILY THEATRE Our regular Family Sundays have fun
for all the family with the best in theatre for the under 7’s. Drop in to pick up a Family Sundays brochure or visit our website for details. Also, don’t miss our October half term special Rapunzel.
Christmas Special 8 - 28 December, times vary HICCUP THEATRE AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
RUMPELSTILTSKIN A NEW VERSION BY MIKE KENNY
Friday 30 November, 7-11pm
A sneaky, cheeky Christmas treat for children aged 3+ and their grown ups.
HEART N SOUL PRESENTS
SQUIDZ CLUB
For young people aged 10 - 25. Dance to the beats of the Heart n Soul DJs, experience fantastic live performances, explore the Games Zone, dress up in the Unique Boutique or be a star onstage at the Open Mic. £5 for young people. ‘Pay-what-you-can’ for parents and carers.
Our café and bar are great places to eat, drink, catch up with friends before a show or indulge in your favourite pastime (knitting, scrabble, book clubbers all welcome). Join us at our new regular parent and baby mornings or on Fridays with friends for our enticing happy hour offers. For opening times visit our website.
ALBANY RESIDENTS
Welcome to our new residents the Independent Theatre Council, Spread the Word and Stonecrabs Theatre Company. The Albany is home to 22 resident organisations - learn more about them on our website.
cr in If you’re young, ne aged 13 – 19 interested chnical production. yo an and te r d fo or w en looking ok sp tre, music, exploring thea tive@thealbany.org.uk ea cr us ct Conta
Tuesday 6 November, 2pm ENTELECHY ARTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ALBANY PRESENT
COVER S T FOR UN LOOK OU EVENT R ND THEAT E
A 21ST
MUSIC Aorg.uk/uncover
CENTURY
thealbany.
TEA DANCE
Also at the Albany & beyond... ALBANY CAFE
AMME Try it. THE ALBANY’S PROGR IVES Make it. FOR YOUNG CREAT us! We’re es, join Produce it. eative and up for new experielenc ills and arning new sk
Post show Q&A with creative team. £10, £8 concs
£9.50 adults, £8 children. Family Ticket £32. See website for accessible performances.
HIRE US UNCOVER
If you’re looking for a performance or rehearsal space, a meeting room or somewhere to hold a party, you might find it here at the Albany –all just 6 minutes from London Bridge. For more information visit our website or contact us hires@thealbany.org.uk
CANADA WATER CULTURE SPACE
Have you visited us at Canada Water Culture Space? Working in partnership with Southwark Council we manage the 150-seat theatre space at Canada Water Library as well as a host of meeting and learning rooms. canadawaterculturespace.org.uk
Live music, dancing, performance and birthday cake in a celebratory Tea Dance for the Albany’s pearl anniversary hosted by Ida Barr.
Pricing Policy
£5
The Albany’s new policy is to set ticket prices based on demand. We set a price when the event goes on sale and then sometimes put the price up or down depending on how the show is selling. The price might increase as we get closer to the event, so we recommend booking early. For more information about our pricing policy, visit our website.
Ca ice A bad adv children? d Bjork. n by Bono a £12 - £14
The information in this brochure is available in large print, electronic format and on our website.
For full Beyond Circus listings, visit our website. IDA BARR. CREDIT: ROS CHESHER
design: so-uk.net
playlist highlights
the Albany
Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 Full listings www.thealbany.org.uk
tdoor weekend bany’s free ou Al e th r fo us usic taking Join ces and live m with performan res and streets between ua s place in the sq Deptford Lounge. Don’t mis & d h an nc ny Pu ba the Al rnative e s life sized, alte Red Herring’ ’s the Way to Do It! and Th at an Th us ow Pl sh e. tr dy ea Ju l -12 Dance Th Van Man by C music as part of the nationa e liv . afternoon of arathon 2012 Bandstand M FREE
IE
EDIT: MATT JAM THE ODYSSEY. CR
YOUR CALL IS IMPORTANT TO US
OUTDOORS
ALICE ALLART, CIRCUS BITES 2011. CREDIT: POLSTAR PHOTOGRAPHY
ALBANY
Tuesday 23 October, 7.30pm THE FREEWHEELERS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
YOUR CALL IS
Monday 3 – Saturday 8 September, 7.30pm TEATRO VIVO AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
‘A really great way to experience Deptford.’ Audience member, June 2012
As part of Albany Outdoors, and due to popular demand, Teatro Vivo returns with a promenade performance of The Odyssey - an epic journey into the unknown. Tickets £12, £10 concs
BEYOND CIRCUS HT IG TC WA H
KNIGHT WATCH
KN
Friday 21 September, 8pm
m ber, 7.30p 24 Novem Saturday
Ssa? U C R I C ve our R y O us devilr presented H c ir T c d A n a E D n celebrity anarchistsabsurd circus show US PRESENTS
Commissioned by the Albany.
TUMBLE CIRC
£10, £8 concs Like this? You might also like Kate Tempest’s Brand New Ancients
BUS 21, 36, 47, 53, 136, 177, 188, 199, 225, 453 TRAIN Nearest stations New Cross & Deptford CAR Free on street parking nearby. Visit our website for more directions and access information
A LONG WEEKEND OF THRILLING, GRACEFUL, GRAVITY-DEFYING PERFORMANCE. THIS IS CIRCUS, BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT.
Discover the unique places and spaces of the Albany as circus artists take over our building to present brand new work. Delight in a smorgasbord of cabaret and circus with the return of Circus Bites. Indulge in dysfunctional devilment with Tumble Circus (more below). Enjoy an afternoon of tumbling, flying, swinging and spinning with your family. There’s something for everyone.
In rhythmic, sizzling poetry, Inua Ellams conjures the violence of a city not unlike London and imagines a more beautiful world beyond it. With a live soundtrack by Zashiki Warashi. Performed on the rooftop of Deptford Lounge and followed by post show music.
The Albany Douglas Way Book Online: thealbany.org.uk Deptford, London SE8 4AG Box Office: 020 8692 4446
Thursday 22 - Sunday 25 November THE ALBANY AND UPSWING PRESENT
ge The Albany@ Deptford Loun FUEL PRESENTS
IMPORTANT TO US
/albany.deptford TheAlbanySE8
;=
A poetic, sad and funny play about the experience of being put on hold by call centres, and the dreams and frustrations of the callers who wait.
circus, cabaret & more
ember Sunday 9 Sept Saturday 8 &
Families & Young People
sept - dec ‘12
Sundays, September - October
FAMILY THEATRE Our regular Family Sundays have fun
for all the family with the best in theatre for the under 7’s. Drop in to pick up a Family Sundays brochure or visit our website for details. Also, don’t miss our October half term special Rapunzel.
Christmas Special 8 - 28 December, times vary HICCUP THEATRE AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
RUMPELSTILTSKIN A NEW VERSION BY MIKE KENNY
Friday 30 November, 7-11pm
A sneaky, cheeky Christmas treat for children aged 3+ and their grown ups.
HEART N SOUL PRESENTS
SQUIDZ CLUB
For young people aged 10 - 25. Dance to the beats of the Heart n Soul DJs, experience fantastic live performances, explore the Games Zone, dress up in the Unique Boutique or be a star onstage at the Open Mic. £5 for young people. ‘Pay-what-you-can’ for parents and carers.
Our café and bar are great places to eat, drink, catch up with friends before a show or indulge in your favourite pastime (knitting, scrabble, book clubbers all welcome). Join us at our new regular parent and baby mornings or on Fridays with friends for our enticing happy hour offers. For opening times visit our website.
ALBANY RESIDENTS
Welcome to our new residents the Independent Theatre Council, Spread the Word and Stonecrabs Theatre Company. The Albany is home to 22 resident organisations - learn more about them on our website.
cr in If you’re young, ne aged 13 – 19 interested chnical production. yo an and te r d fo or w en looking ok sp tre, music, exploring thea tive@thealbany.org.uk ea cr us ct Conta
Tuesday 6 November, 2pm ENTELECHY ARTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ALBANY PRESENT
COVER S T FOR UN LOOK OU EVENT R ND THEAT E
A 21ST
MUSIC Aorg.uk/uncover
CENTURY
thealbany.
TEA DANCE
Also at the Albany & beyond... ALBANY CAFE
AMME Try it. THE ALBANY’S PROGR IVES Make it. FOR YOUNG CREAT us! We’re es, join Produce it. eative and up for new experielenc ills and arning new sk
Post show Q&A with creative team. £10, £8 concs
£9.50 adults, £8 children. Family Ticket £32. See website for accessible performances.
HIRE US UNCOVER
If you’re looking for a performance or rehearsal space, a meeting room or somewhere to hold a party, you might find it here at the Albany –all just 6 minutes from London Bridge. For more information visit our website or contact us hires@thealbany.org.uk
CANADA WATER CULTURE SPACE
Have you visited us at Canada Water Culture Space? Working in partnership with Southwark Council we manage the 150-seat theatre space at Canada Water Library as well as a host of meeting and learning rooms. canadawaterculturespace.org.uk
Live music, dancing, performance and birthday cake in a celebratory Tea Dance for the Albany’s pearl anniversary hosted by Ida Barr.
Pricing Policy
£5
The Albany’s new policy is to set ticket prices based on demand. We set a price when the event goes on sale and then sometimes put the price up or down depending on how the show is selling. The price might increase as we get closer to the event, so we recommend booking early. For more information about our pricing policy, visit our website.
Ca ice A bad adv children? d Bjork. n by Bono a £12 - £14
The information in this brochure is available in large print, electronic format and on our website.
For full Beyond Circus listings, visit our website. IDA BARR. CREDIT: ROS CHESHER
design: so-uk.net
playlist highlights
the Albany
Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 Full listings www.thealbany.org.uk
tdoor weekend bany’s free ou Al e th r fo us usic taking Join ces and live m with performan res and streets between ua s place in the sq Deptford Lounge. Don’t mis & d h an nc ny Pu ba the Al rnative e s life sized, alte Red Herring’ ’s the Way to Do It! and Th at an Th us ow Pl sh e. tr dy ea Ju l -12 Dance Th Van Man by C music as part of the nationa e liv . afternoon of arathon 2012 Bandstand M FREE
IE
EDIT: MATT JAM THE ODYSSEY. CR
YOUR CALL IS IMPORTANT TO US
OUTDOORS
ALICE ALLART, CIRCUS BITES 2011. CREDIT: POLSTAR PHOTOGRAPHY
ALBANY
Tuesday 23 October, 7.30pm THE FREEWHEELERS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
YOUR CALL IS
Monday 3 – Saturday 8 September, 7.30pm TEATRO VIVO AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
‘A really great way to experience Deptford.’ Audience member, June 2012
As part of Albany Outdoors, and due to popular demand, Teatro Vivo returns with a promenade performance of The Odyssey - an epic journey into the unknown. Tickets £12, £10 concs
BEYOND CIRCUS HT IG TC WA H
KNIGHT WATCH
KN
Friday 21 September, 8pm
m ber, 7.30p 24 Novem Saturday
Ssa? U C R I C ve our R y O us devilr presented H c ir T c d A n a E D n celebrity anarchistsabsurd circus show US PRESENTS
Commissioned by the Albany.
TUMBLE CIRC
£10, £8 concs Like this? You might also like Kate Tempest’s Brand New Ancients
BUS 21, 36, 47, 53, 136, 177, 188, 199, 225, 453 TRAIN Nearest stations New Cross & Deptford CAR Free on street parking nearby. Visit our website for more directions and access information
A LONG WEEKEND OF THRILLING, GRACEFUL, GRAVITY-DEFYING PERFORMANCE. THIS IS CIRCUS, BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT.
Discover the unique places and spaces of the Albany as circus artists take over our building to present brand new work. Delight in a smorgasbord of cabaret and circus with the return of Circus Bites. Indulge in dysfunctional devilment with Tumble Circus (more below). Enjoy an afternoon of tumbling, flying, swinging and spinning with your family. There’s something for everyone.
In rhythmic, sizzling poetry, Inua Ellams conjures the violence of a city not unlike London and imagines a more beautiful world beyond it. With a live soundtrack by Zashiki Warashi. Performed on the rooftop of Deptford Lounge and followed by post show music.
The Albany Douglas Way Book Online: thealbany.org.uk Deptford, London SE8 4AG Box Office: 020 8692 4446
Thursday 22 - Sunday 25 November THE ALBANY AND UPSWING PRESENT
ge The Albany@ Deptford Loun FUEL PRESENTS
IMPORTANT TO US
/albany.deptford TheAlbanySE8
;=
A poetic, sad and funny play about the experience of being put on hold by call centres, and the dreams and frustrations of the callers who wait.
circus, cabaret & more
ember Sunday 9 Sept Saturday 8 &
Families & Young People
sept - dec ‘12
Sundays, September - October
FAMILY THEATRE Our regular Family Sundays have fun
for all the family with the best in theatre for the under 7’s. Drop in to pick up a Family Sundays brochure or visit our website for details. Also, don’t miss our October half term special Rapunzel.
Christmas Special 8 - 28 December, times vary HICCUP THEATRE AND THE ALBANY PRESENT
RUMPELSTILTSKIN A NEW VERSION BY MIKE KENNY
Friday 30 November, 7-11pm
A sneaky, cheeky Christmas treat for children aged 3+ and their grown ups.
HEART N SOUL PRESENTS
SQUIDZ CLUB
For young people aged 10 - 25. Dance to the beats of the Heart n Soul DJs, experience fantastic live performances, explore the Games Zone, dress up in the Unique Boutique or be a star onstage at the Open Mic. £5 for young people. ‘Pay-what-you-can’ for parents and carers.
Our café and bar are great places to eat, drink, catch up with friends before a show or indulge in your favourite pastime (knitting, scrabble, book clubbers all welcome). Join us at our new regular parent and baby mornings or on Fridays with friends for our enticing happy hour offers. For opening times visit our website.
ALBANY RESIDENTS
Welcome to our new residents the Independent Theatre Council, Spread the Word and Stonecrabs Theatre Company. The Albany is home to 22 resident organisations - learn more about them on our website.
cr in If you’re young, ne aged 13 – 19 interested chnical production. yo an and te r d fo or w en looking ok sp tre, music, exploring thea tive@thealbany.org.uk ea cr us ct Conta
Tuesday 6 November, 2pm ENTELECHY ARTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ALBANY PRESENT
COVER S T FOR UN LOOK OU EVENT R ND THEAT E
A 21ST
MUSIC Aorg.uk/uncover
CENTURY
thealbany.
TEA DANCE
Also at the Albany & beyond... ALBANY CAFE
AMME Try it. THE ALBANY’S PROGR IVES Make it. FOR YOUNG CREAT us! We’re es, join Produce it. eative and up for new experielenc ills and arning new sk
Post show Q&A with creative team. £10, £8 concs
£9.50 adults, £8 children. Family Ticket £32. See website for accessible performances.
HIRE US UNCOVER
If you’re looking for a performance or rehearsal space, a meeting room or somewhere to hold a party, you might find it here at the Albany –all just 6 minutes from London Bridge. For more information visit our website or contact us hires@thealbany.org.uk
CANADA WATER CULTURE SPACE
Have you visited us at Canada Water Culture Space? Working in partnership with Southwark Council we manage the 150-seat theatre space at Canada Water Library as well as a host of meeting and learning rooms. canadawaterculturespace.org.uk
Live music, dancing, performance and birthday cake in a celebratory Tea Dance for the Albany’s pearl anniversary hosted by Ida Barr.
Pricing Policy
£5
The Albany’s new policy is to set ticket prices based on demand. We set a price when the event goes on sale and then sometimes put the price up or down depending on how the show is selling. The price might increase as we get closer to the event, so we recommend booking early. For more information about our pricing policy, visit our website.
Ca ice A bad adv children? d Bjork. n by Bono a £12 - £14
The information in this brochure is available in large print, electronic format and on our website.
For full Beyond Circus listings, visit our website. IDA BARR. CREDIT: ROS CHESHER
design: so-uk.net
playlist highlights
the Albany
Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 Full listings www.thealbany.org.uk